Antara Nritya Niketan

Our dance space is in Kothrud, and it has been there for a good while now. It is a simple setup, really. We have got the wooden floors and the mirrors, and that is about all we need to get moving. There is usually the sound of bells or music coming from the room at all hours of the day. It is not a high-end studio with a lot of glitz. It is just a place where people come to learn and practice. The neighborhood in Kothrud is mostly quiet, which is nice when we are trying to focus. We have had a lot of students pass through these doors, from little kids who can barely stand straight to older folks just looking for some exercise. Sometimes the sessions get a bit chaotic, especially when the younger ones are here, but we enjoy the energy. We do not spend much on advertising or anything like that. People mostly hear about us from their neighbors or friends. The entrance is a bit tucked away, so you have to keep your eyes open when you are looking for us. We do not have a fancy waiting room, just some plastic chairs and a place to leave your shoes. It is a very local kind of place. We just show up every day, open the doors, and start the music. That is what we do. It’s a nice way to spend the evening after a long day of work.